August 10, 2010

{Kitchen Makeover Still in Progress}

Hellooooo!!! I'm back, and ready to rock n roll. So to get things started, here you see my kitchen before, cluttered, messy and yes those are dirty dishes in the sink.

Before this before (if this makes sense) my kitchen was still in the 80's, it had brown dated cabinets, green and white linoleum tile, and orange counter tops, yes orange, pumpkin orange to be exact. I know I should of taken pics, still kicking myself for that.

So first things first, I started with was the walls they were chalky white and I painted them this mossy green, I painted the cabinets (outside only), changed the counter tops (on the cheap, not granite...yet), and did the floors. I was into the wine theme as you can see. Forward 2 years later, I became sick of the wine decor and removed it all. It looked less cluttered, but the color was just getting on my nerves now. This pic is out of order, but you can see what I did with the outlet covers, cute huh? My new bright and improved kitchen.

We added recess lighting, love it!

Of course my kitchen didn't stay clean for long ( 1 hubby and 2 kids

who think they have a live in maid....me)

I stayed happy with this look....for almost two years. Now I am adding some changes that I am currently working on. The color is definitely staying, but the decor isn't. I have some 6ft shelves that my hubby WILL put up for me today, after all I made him fresh flour tortillas this morning. Okay so I was buffing him up for the work I am going to slap on him when he gets home from work. Before you start feeling bad for him, let me tell you that he works in an a/c office, a little physical work wont hurt him.

So this is it for now, but tomorrow I will show you the inside of the cabinets. After 4 years they were still that yucky dated brown, filled with mismatched dishes, and other junk, until I did something about it;)

Thank you for stopping by! Make sure you stop by at Gina's and leave some love!

that is bright and cheery, I LOVE the colors and the lighting. Someday we'll fix our's up...Visiting from justsewsassy.comCome by and check out my fun giveaway!http://justsewsassy.com/2010/08/10/tuesday-tutorial-anthro-inspired-headband/

Great job!!! I've already seen the "afters". . .but wanted to come over and see your "befores" too. Lots of work, for sure, but worth it for a room you probably spend most of your waking hours in, right?

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Who am I?

Hello there! My name is Lilia, a SAHM of 3 brown eyed beauties! I have been married with my love for 13 years now. I love decorating my home and always strive to make it beautiful. Love anything Shabby Chic, Cottage, Vintage and Parisian. Hobby Lobby, Goodwill and garage sales are my fav places to shop!! Decorating on the dollar is always my goal. I am also a boutique shop owner of girls, giggles, and curls (you can find me on fb & etsy). Glad you stopped by!!